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The Vincast with Jim White from Cloudy Bay

Though initially interested in the study of horticulture, after being introduced to wine, Jim White very quickly transferred to viticulture. After a few years he gained employment near where he grew up, managing the vineyard on the headquarters of Chandon Australia in the Yarra Valley. His next step was to take the Viticulturist position at sister winery Cape Mentelle, on the opposite side of the country no less, in Margaret River. Finally Jim relocated to Cloudy Bay in New Zealand, where he now has the position of Technical Director.

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Jim White from Cloudy Bay

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Let’s Taste – Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 & 1996

A week away at the snow with my Dad requires some serious wines, so I took up two bottles of the iconic Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon from my cellar. I thought it might be interesting to open them both at the same time, and see how such an important red wine in the Margaret River develops, and how vintage conditions play a big part in that ageing process. Let me know what you think in the comments below!

Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 & 1996

Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 & 1996

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August 26, 2016 · 1:31 pm

Let’s Taste – Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

I opened my bottle of Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 from the Intrepid Cellar, and recorded my impressions, talking a bit about Margaret River, the Jimmy Watson Trophy, and mature cabernet sauvignon wines. In spite of the amazing wine knife made by Code 38, I need to improve my technique with these older bottles as the corks are more fragile and can break.

Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

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August 17, 2015 · 8:46 am